The Saudi Foreign Minister participates in the Gulf-Russian strategic dialogue

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The Gulf-Russian ministerial meeting discussed ways to strengthen Gulf-Russian relations, develop the strategic partnership, and intensify consultation and coordination on regional and international issues, in a way that supports security, stability, and settling disputes by peaceful means.

The meeting also discussed regional developments and the need to continue diplomatic efforts to bring peace to the region and ensure freedom of navigation in the Straits of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab, in a way that protects energy security and global supply chains.

In a related context, Prince Faisal bin Farhan participated, in the Bahraini capital, Manama, in the 168th ministerial meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council, headed by Bahraini Foreign Minister Dr. Abdul Latif Al-Zayani, head of the current session of the Ministerial Council.

During the meeting, ways to enhance joint Gulf action and accelerate the implementation of integration projects between the GCC countries in the areas of logistical connectivity and strategic storage were discussed, in a way that contributes to raising the efficiency of Gulf economies and enhancing their ability to confront crises and challenges and achieve development and prosperity.

The meeting also addressed the condemnation of the terrorist Houthi militia attacks that targeted the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and stressed the need to take a firm international stance towards these terrorist attacks, in addition to the importance of making efforts to ensure the return of freedom of navigation and safe transit in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb, and to protect regional sea lanes from threats.

The meeting reviewed efforts to strengthen regional and international partnerships, expand areas of cooperation with countries and organizations, in addition to supporting Gulf industrial integration and raising the competitiveness of Gulf industries in regional and global markets, in a way that enhances economic and trade cooperation and serves the interests of the GCC countries and their peoples.